PhD in Autonomous Driving: The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on computer vision within the ERC Consolidator Grant project “Reinventing Multiterminal Coding for Intelligent Machines (IONIAN).” This opportunity is aimed at developing cooperative perception solutions for autonomous vehicles.
PhD in Computer Vision for Multi-Agent Perception in Autonomous Driving
Designation
PhD Student with Doctoral Grant in Computer Vision
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Signal Processing |
| Location | Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field |
| Qualifications | – Grounding in machine learning, computer vision, and signal processing |
| – Hands-on experience with deep learning (PyTorch/JAX) | |
| – Interest in deep learning for vision-language models, diffusion models, cooperative perception, or 3D vision | |
| – Strong programming skills, analytical rigor, and proficient English | |
| Nice-to-Haves | – Publications in top-tier venues |
| – Experience with robotics, UAVs, or autonomous vehicles | |
| – Familiarity with high-performance GPU computing and Slurm |
Description
The successful PhD candidate will contribute to creating innovative frameworks for cooperative perception in autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities will include developing and validating algorithms in real-world environments, publishing in leading conferences, and collaborating with top EU labs and industry partners.
Key Focus Areas:
- Enhance performance and computational efficiency in foundation models.
- Design cooperative driving world models and vision-language models.
- Implement generative diffusion and 3D/4D scene synthesis models.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by sending a single PDF document containing:
- A cover letter (1–2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae (education, publications, skills)
- Academic transcripts (BSc & MSc)
- Research statement (optional)
- Contact details of 2–3 referees
Applications must be submitted to nikos.deligiannis@vub.be.
Last Date to Apply
March 1, 2026
Join this groundbreaking research effort to redefine how machines perceive and interact with their environments—apply now!
